Thanks for the replies!
I think it's all about showing that a 700 sq. ft section "acts as one piece" as JLNJ indicated.
We have 30.2.3: Tributary Areas Greater than 700 ft2 (65 m2).
Would it be fair to argue that if C&C loads applied to areas smaller than 700 sq. ft do not cause failure or...
Due to IBC 2018 (and later) requirement, storm shelters are being built across the US when cities expand schools. The shelter typically has a concrete or precast roof.
There is a discussion about whether the uplift loads on this roof needs to be calculated as MWFRS or C&C, when the roof size...
